Uncorked: Woke Mountain Boys

Central Illinois's own Woke Mountain Boys bring their blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana to Krannert Center Uncorked. Featuring original songs by guitarist and singer Jay Rosenstein and a talented group of veteran C-U musicians, the Work Mountain Boys deliver rich, cinematic storytelling rooted in the spirit of the Midwest.

With their debut release of Afraid of Leaving Home earning Top Ten Album of 2024 honors from Illinois Entertainer, their sound echoes the legacy of beloved songwriters like Steve Goodman and John Prine - warm, honest, and deeply resonant.

Songwriter extraordinaire Steve Earle said of the album's title track, "If there weren't so many witnesses, I'd steal it." Come hear why.

Jay Rosenstein: Guitar, vocals
Dyke Corson: Pedal steel guitar
John Tubbs: Bass
Jesse Brown: Keys
Sean Kuzko: Drums, vocals

Stage 5 (Krannert Center Lobby)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:30pm
Free

Please be aware that due to the Illinois Race weekend, road closures may affect your route to Krannert Center Thursday evening through Saturday. For details, maps of affected streets, the weekend event schedule, navigation tips, parking restrictions and more, please refer to the Course Info – Illinois Marathon